This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Our #AskHer series is an interview with our partners, community members, and supporters who work tirelessly for women and girls. This interview is with Fresia Guzman, Director of Youth Opportunity Centers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Like other businesses and enterprises, Covid-19 has rocked nonprofit organizations in profound and often devastating ways. According to a specialized survey by BDO U.S., 75% of nonprofits reported that Covid-19 negatively impacted…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Feedback is an important mechanism for nonprofits to learn from their clients and make sure their services are meaningful and relevant. However, if institutions don’t consider specific populations, especially those…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here is a list of toolkits that help organizations address three critical issues: workplace inclusion, organizational capacity, and digital security. • Why are these three issues…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Angelique Sina, President of Friends of Puerto Rico, discusses how presenting a clear picture of the potential results of social impact and economic growth can help motivate donors.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In spring 2020, like so many in the nonprofit fundraising space, the organization I then worked for refashioned our large-scale luncheon to a virtual experience. A year later, with pandemic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. According to Guidestar there are approximately 1.8 million recognized 501(c)3 organizations based in the United States. The Stanford Social Innovation Review notes these organizations account for 5-10 percent of the United States’ economy and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As Independent Sector’s Visiting Scholar, I have the unique opportunity to bridge the practitioner and academic spheres of the nonprofit sector. Recently, I observed the need for reliable nonprofit data…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Program officers have a tremendous influence on their grantee’s happiness. CEP’s seminal report on the importance of relationships between program officers and grantees documents that program officers can be a more important…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Learning about best practices around accessibility and applying them to your work is not only an incredibly meaningful way to center and advance your organization’s goals around diversity, equity, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The coronavirus pandemic has altered our world — causing untold suffering and economic damage. As nonprofit leaders, we are struggling to cope within a shifting global landscape, reassessing how to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Every social good organization strives to provide the highest level of service for individuals or families in need. But, as demand for services soars, it can seem unmanageable to keep up with the intake, reporting, compliance,…